First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE by assets, with international reach and corporate-grade services for larger or well-capitalised businesses, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. Importantly, opening a business account with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. GoldenKey has licensed recruitment agency businesses for clients in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include recruitment agency, manpower supply, HR outsourcing and executive search, which can usually sit together on one First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) licence.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
If First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is not the right fit for your profile, we say so and introduce you to a bank that is, because a well-matched application is approved faster. FAB generally suits companies with substantial capital or an existing international banking relationship. For recruitment & hr services, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
GoldenKey studies your licence, activity, ownership and expected turnover to judge whether First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the right match before any form is filled.
Step 2Document pack
From day one, we compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) expects. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
We arrange the meeting with a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relationship manager and sit alongside you to answer compliance questions.
Step 4Compliance and activation
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s compliance team reviews the file, raises any follow-up questions (which we help answer) and activates the account on approval. Nothing is submitted for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
The document list for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
Pricing
In practice, all prices for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. The figures below for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 1,500 |
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Introduction, document preparation and coordination with bank relationship manager
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency and makes international pricing simple. Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, most of our First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, our quotations for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a recruitment agency, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) take to open a business account?
Timelines vary with the bank's workload and the complexity of your profile. Simple service companies with a resident signatory are generally faster; trading companies with many countries of operation take longer.
Can a free zone company open an account with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Yes. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) accepts companies from the main free zones, subject to its review. A clear activity and a UAE-resident signatory help.
What if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) declines my application?
We ask for the reason, address it if possible and apply to a better-matched bank. A decline at one bank does not affect your application elsewhere.
Is recruitment & hr services allowed in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
As we tell every client, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) assesses recruitment & hr services businesses on their documentation and trading pattern. {brand} prepares a profile that explains the activity clearly.
Which licence type covers recruitment & hr services?
For most clients, recruitment & HR Services is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


